This page looks at how a person with dementia can get a care assessment, who does an assessment, how they are carried out, who makes the decision, and tips for making the most of the care needs assessment. It also explains the eligibility criteria.

What are care assessments and how can people with dementia and their carers access them? This information is for care and support in England.

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Not everyone will have their care and support paid for by their local authority. After a care needs assessment or a carer's assessment, a local authority will carry out a financial assessment to see who needs to pay, and how much.

To help decide who will pay for care, the trust will carry out a financial assessment. The financial assessment rules for homecare is different to the assessment rules for residential care. 

A local authority (also known as local council) has a duty to assess the care needs of a person with dementia. This page looks at how someone with dementia can get a care assessment including the process for application and what to expect.

A financial assessment for care should only take into account the assets of the person with dementia, even if they have a partner.